Question:
I'm 5'11, 360 lbs, looking for post ops that had the same stats...
I'm scheduled for an open rny on September 6th, needless to say I am very worried but at the same time very excited. I am looking for post ops that started with the same vital statistics as me. I'm 5'11 and 360 lbs. I am very muscular and carry my weight well (least I like to think so ;o). Any repsonces would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much! — JM B. (posted on August 28, 2002)
August 28, 2002
Janelle, I'm 5'10", and while my starting weight was a bit less than
yours (307), I think I can tell you that one of the advantages you and I
and others like us have is our height. When a large amount of weight is
spread over a larger frame, it is a little bit like starting out from a
lower weight, if you know what I mean. Plus, I've found that now that I've
reached 170 lbs. (11 months post-op), people are actually starting to tell
me I look skinny! I think this is because, like you, I am quite muscular
now -- I've been religiously going to the gym four days a week, and
incorporating a weights routine into my fitness program, so that I look
even smaller than I am. Granted, I have a fair bit of loose skin over my
muscles, but I've been complimented several times on the muscle definition
in my shoulders and arms (I don't display my abs, as I fear the world atlas
I've got there would freak people out!).
As for the surgery itself, I don't think I can say much that hasn't already
been said. It wasn't a picnic, but the results have been SO worthwhile. I
feel like a completely new person! I go through periods of staying at one
size for a while, and then my body seems to sort of smoosh up, and I shrink
down. This has been happening this week -- the size 10 pants and skirts
I've been wearing have all suddenly become too large, so I'll have to make
another trip to the stores to get size 8 replacements. This time last year,
I could not have believed such a thing -- I figured if I got to a 14 or
even a 12, that would be a victory for me!
Good luck on your surgery -- keep us posted!
— Karen I.
August 28, 2002
Hi Janelle. I am 5'11" and I started at 381. It's been about 7 1/2
months and I am down to 228. I have a bunch of pictures here
http://public.fotki.com/sealmyfate/weight_loss-1/
I have also been told that I carry my weight well. =) At least people
aren't telling me that I have "such a pretty face" haha. Good
luck! If you need a e-mail pal I am available. =)
— Nichole B.
August 28, 2002
Hi. I'm 5'11 and started out at 375 pounds. Have lap RNY on May 7, 2002. I
now weigh 304 pounds. If you have any specific questions, you can e-mail me
at [email protected]
— Sarah K.
August 29, 2002
I'm 5'9" with a tall/muscular build (143 lbs. of lean body mass!).
Started with a high weight of 407. Down to 215.5 after 16.5 months. Would
like to lose another 15-20 lbs. but will be happy if I never lose another
ounce!!!
— Terissa R.
August 29, 2002
I am 5'8 and started at 352lbs. I had my surgery on July 15 (open Rny) and
am already down 44lbs. in 5 weeks! Best of luck to ya!
— Trish R.
August 29, 2002
I am 6ft tall and before my surgery weighed 382. I am 304 now. I also had
the open rny. My surgery date was 4/15/02 and down 78lbs. I have always
been told too that I don't look like I weigh as much as I do, I always
thought the height had something to do with that effect. Well email me if
you want to with any questions.
— stacey1273
August 29, 2002
Hi! I am 6' tall and I started out at 343 pounds. I am down to 257.
That's a loss of 86 pounds since April 18, 2002. I feel good. Good luck
on your up-coming surgery. By the way, I had Lap RNY.
— cdiss
August 29, 2002
I am 5 ft 10 and started at 322. I had open RNY Feb 11 2002 and have lost
130 pounds since then. Started at a 30/32 and am now a 14. Good luck!
— Jennifer G.
August 29, 2002
Well, my stats are sort of the same as yours. :-) I'm 5'9" and
weighed 335 lb. (Size 26/28) I had my surgery on October 3, 2001 and
since then, I've lost 150 lb. (I now weigh 185 lb., size 12/14) Hope this
helps!
— Emily W.
August 30, 2002
Hi, I had lap rny on Aug. 7th, and I am 5' 11" and started at 365, so
you and I have VERY close stats. As of today I am down 35 pounds. Email me
if you have any questions! :o)
— fropunka
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